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  Engine warning light and variable valve timing? 29 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  An engine warning light on my Ford Focus led to diagnosis of problems with variable valve timing. I have flushed the oil and replaced the intake camshaft...
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  Will a MINI Countryman diesel be ok for 7000 miles a year? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a MINI D4 Countryman (and spare winter wheels/tyres) as I live in the Scottish Highlands, but most journeys will be only 15-20 miles...
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  Do I have to have my car serviced with the dealer? 14 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a BMW 320i automatic new 10 months ago. You recommend that the oil and filter should be changed every 12 months (mileage is 5500), should this...
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  Do I need to change the timing belt or chain on my X-Type? 27 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 56 plate 2.5 AWD Auto Jaguar X-Type, approaching 60,000. Do I need to be thinking about cam drive - i.e. belt or chain?
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  DSG problems with Volkswagen Golf - is it a known fault? 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Golf Plus was recently recalled to have gearbox oil changed. It has covered about 18,000 miles from when new in March 2011. However, the...
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  My Vauxhall Corsa's timing chain is getting noisy - should I have it replaced? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a 2004 1.0 Life Vauxhall Corsa a couple of years ago and it now has 54,000 miles now on the clock. It has a timing chain instead of a belt. It...
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  Why won't my BMW service plan cover an oil change at 7000 miles? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW X1 XDrive 20D SE bought new in August 2010 with BMW service inclusive. After a year I have only done 7000 miles, mostly on long trips but...
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  When should I replace the gearbox and diff oil on my Subaru Forester? 16 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Subaru Forester 2.0 automatic which is approaching 100,000 miles. I hope to keep it for several more years. Would you recommend a complete...
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  Tappety Astra 30 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The tappets are noisy on my 1.8 Vauxhall Astra. It was overfilled with oil by the old owner so I drained it and put in new then added hydrolic flush but...
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  Changing a cam belt - can you give me some advice? 29 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When do I need to change the cam belt, and which is the best place to get it done in the Canterbury / Sittingbourne area please? The car is 8 years old...
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  Engaging reverse is difficult when the car is warm? 18 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm having trouble engaging reverse when my 2004 Audi A4 has warmed up. Reverse gear is perfectly fine when the car is cold but once it has reached 90...
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  Should I have the oil changed in my Honda Jazz? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 2003 Honda Jazz since new. Like my 1992 Honda Civic before, it has proved to be a fantastic car and very reliable. I wanted to ask for your...
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  How do I bleed a semi automatic gearbox? 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently changed a semi automatic gearbox on a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa and I was wondering if it is self bleeding? I didnt know it had a clutch fluid reservoir....
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  How reliable is the Ford Powershift gearbox? 6 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a low mileage 2017 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift. Does it have a torque converter or wet clutch gearbox and how reliable is the gearbox?
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  Is it wise to buy a diesel with high mileage? 19 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.3 diesel with 150,000 miles on the clock and full service history from a dealer for £8500. Is this...
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  Mileage incurred during a service - is this correct? 15 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2013 Audi TT RS Plus that recently went into the local dealership for its first service - a 9000 mile oil change. When I collected the car I noticed...
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  Going nowhere 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new BMW 325i Coupe Auto in November 2006. At its first service, in November 2007 - at 2,827 miles - the oil and oil filter were changed. At...
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  Sump people 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Who can I trust to change the oil in my car? One place I called didn't want to know the make or model of car, as if they keep every filter for every car...
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  I own a 2003 BMW, which doesn't need the timing chain replacing according to my garage. Do you agree? 22 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  The water pump, radiator and timing chain on my 2003 BMW E46 Touring (with 123,500 miles on the clock) have never been changed. The expansion tank was...
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  My Volkswagen Passat has needed new injectors after 147,000 miles - is this normal? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a high mileage (147,000) 2008 Volkswagen Passat estate and since February this year all injectors have needed replacing. Is there a problem with...